Entry Level Lead Portfolio Manager Jobs
New grad lead portfolio manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like WorldQuant, Man, and Lockheed Martin hiring at this level now.
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About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the design, configuration, and implementation of Jira as an enterprise-wide project and portfolio management solution.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to develop a scalable Jira framework that connects strategic business goals with project execution. You will play a key role in standardizing project structures, establishing cross-functional dependencies, implementing governance processes, and developing dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Jira configuration expertise with a strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management (PPM), particularly within complex, cross-functional business environments.
What You'll Do:
- Design and configure Jira to establish relationships between enterprise goals, strategic initiatives, programs, projects, milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions.
- Develop standardized Jira templates and project structures to support consistent execution and reporting across cross-functional initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms to align projects and programs with company goals and strategic priorities, enabling visibility into strategy execution.
- Implement cross-project dependency tracking to identify, manage, and monitor interconnected initiatives and deliverables.
- Configure standardized RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) management structures to support project governance and decision-making.
- Build executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions to track program status, project health, milestones, risks, dependencies, goal progress, and escalations.
- Establish and implement Jira governance standards, including naming conventions, custom fields, workflows, statuses, and reporting practices.
- Partner with EPMO leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable Jira solutions.
- Document configurations, develop user guidance, and provide knowledge transfer to support successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience configuring and implementing Atlassian Jira for enterprise project, program, and portfolio management.
- Strong expertise in Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, automation, permissions, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Experience designing Jira hierarchies and establishing relationships between strategic goals, programs, projects, milestones, and cross-project dependencies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Jira for non-software, cross-functional business projects, beyond traditional Agile software development.
- Solid understanding of project and portfolio management principles, including strategic alignment, milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, and governance.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-friendly Jira configurations.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience supporting an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or Strategy Execution Office is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Jira Premium, Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassian Goals, and Jira–Confluence integration is strongly preferred.
- Atlassian certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Advance Financially
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
- Regular salary review periods
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer contributions toward healthcare
- Financial education resources
Experience Overall Wellbeing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comp Time Program
- Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Team events and employee celebrations
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Grow Professionally
- Work with Fortune 500 clients
- Diverse and challenging project opportunities
- Regular performance and development conversations
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
- Skills competency and professional development programs
- Knowledge sharing with global experts
- Global mobility opportunities
Make an Impact
Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:
- Digital Transformation
- Factory Design & Simulation
- Intralogistics
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Production Technology & Automation
- Project Management
- Quality & Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the design, configuration, and implementation of Jira as an enterprise-wide project and portfolio management solution.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to develop a scalable Jira framework that connects strategic business goals with project execution. You will play a key role in standardizing project structures, establishing cross-functional dependencies, implementing governance processes, and developing dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Jira configuration expertise with a strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management (PPM), particularly within complex, cross-functional business environments.
What You'll Do:
- Design and configure Jira to establish relationships between enterprise goals, strategic initiatives, programs, projects, milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions.
- Develop standardized Jira templates and project structures to support consistent execution and reporting across cross-functional initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms to align projects and programs with company goals and strategic priorities, enabling visibility into strategy execution.
- Implement cross-project dependency tracking to identify, manage, and monitor interconnected initiatives and deliverables.
- Configure standardized RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) management structures to support project governance and decision-making.
- Build executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions to track program status, project health, milestones, risks, dependencies, goal progress, and escalations.
- Establish and implement Jira governance standards, including naming conventions, custom fields, workflows, statuses, and reporting practices.
- Partner with EPMO leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable Jira solutions.
- Document configurations, develop user guidance, and provide knowledge transfer to support successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience configuring and implementing Atlassian Jira for enterprise project, program, and portfolio management.
- Strong expertise in Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, automation, permissions, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Experience designing Jira hierarchies and establishing relationships between strategic goals, programs, projects, milestones, and cross-project dependencies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Jira for non-software, cross-functional business projects, beyond traditional Agile software development.
- Solid understanding of project and portfolio management principles, including strategic alignment, milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, and governance.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-friendly Jira configurations.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience supporting an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or Strategy Execution Office is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Jira Premium, Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassian Goals, and Jira–Confluence integration is strongly preferred.
- Atlassian certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Advance Financially
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
- Regular salary review periods
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer contributions toward healthcare
- Financial education resources
Experience Overall Wellbeing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comp Time Program
- Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Team events and employee celebrations
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Grow Professionally
- Work with Fortune 500 clients
- Diverse and challenging project opportunities
- Regular performance and development conversations
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
- Skills competency and professional development programs
- Knowledge sharing with global experts
- Global mobility opportunities
Make an Impact
Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:
- Digital Transformation
- Factory Design & Simulation
- Intralogistics
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Production Technology & Automation
- Project Management
- Quality & Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
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Who's Hiring
- WorldQuant24
- Man4
- Lockheed Martin4
- Northwest Bank3
- C.H. Robinson2
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management30
- Technology & Software13
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services3
Entry Level Lead Portfolio Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead portfolio manager job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows real project work, even from coursework, internships, or freelance engagements. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand asset allocation basics, can communicate investment rationale clearly, and demonstrate analytical thinking. Certifications like the CFA Level I or coursework in finance and economics strengthen your profile. Apply to roles that explicitly list zero to two years of experience as acceptable.
Which companies hire entry level lead portfolio managers?
Companies hiring entry level lead portfolio managers right now include WorldQuant, Man, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from financial services firms, asset management companies, and larger corporations with structured investment or treasury teams that bring in junior talent and develop them into portfolio responsibilities.
Are there remote entry level lead portfolio manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor in-person or hybrid arrangements. About 25% of entry level lead portfolio manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility depending on the employer and industry. Remote openings often appear at fintech firms and larger financial institutions with distributed teams, so it's worth filtering by work setting when searching.
Are these new grad lead portfolio manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles suitable for recent graduates entering the field for the first time. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, and does not require existing client relationships or independent portfolio authority. Look for language like 'junior,' 'associate,' or 'entry level' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead portfolio managers?
Entry Level lead portfolio manager roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active investment portfolios, treasury functions, or client asset management programs that require analytical support and benefit from bringing in junior talent with fresh training in modern financial tools and methods.